Top Picks Closest to the House
All of these places are within a ~10 minute drive of the home
Great food and they do online orders for pick-up. Highly recommend any of their tacos or their california burrito! (Closest location is on Convoy Street)
The Taco Stand
4646 Convoy StreetGreat food and they do online orders for pick-up. Highly recommend any of their tacos or their california burrito! (Closest location is on Convoy Street)
Regents Pizzeria
4150 Regents Park RowBest local spot for pizza
Cross Street Chicken and Beer
4403 Convoy Sthighly recommend the OG Chicken Wings
Good vibes and solid food! They also have a speakeasy inside if you can snag a spot called Realm of the 52 Remedies (they take reservations online). Highly recommend!
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Common Theory
4805 Convoy StGood vibes and solid food! They also have a speakeasy inside if you can snag a spot called Realm of the 52 Remedies (they take reservations online). Highly recommend!
Cute little coffee shop serving up organic coffee drinks, teas, smoothies and acai bowls all for a great price. Free wifi, comfy seating and they carry ice cream from a local San Diego shop.
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Clairemont Coffee
3095 Clairemont DrCute little coffee shop serving up organic coffee drinks, teas, smoothies and acai bowls all for a great price. Free wifi, comfy seating and they carry ice cream from a local San Diego shop.
Bay Hill Tavern
3010 Clairemont Droutdoor patio with views of Mission Bay
everything on their menu is great! Highly recommend the Jurassic Bacon & the shrimp and grits! (Closest location is in Pacific Beach)
Breakfast Republic
everything on their menu is great! Highly recommend the Jurassic Bacon & the shrimp and grits! (Closest location is in Pacific Beach)
Great Maple - La Jolla
8675 Genesee AveMaple bacon doughnuts are a MUST order!
Barrio Donas
4714 Clairemont Mesa BoulevardNamed Best Horchata in California by Yelp in 2022! Really great doughnuts too!
Cute breakfast spot in La Jolla not too far from the beach. Pro tip: order one of their homemade scones.
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The Cottage La Jolla
7702 Fay AveCute breakfast spot in La Jolla not too far from the beach. Pro tip: order one of their homemade scones.
Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay DrGreat sushi spot!
Great Places Nearby to Grab a Drink
New cocktail bar / speakeasy that plays a mixture of music from upbeat funk, mellow soul, etc. This is a great spot to unwind and listen to music with friends. Super small place — you definitely need to make reservations ahead of time
Convoy Music Bar
4646 Convoy StreetNew cocktail bar / speakeasy that plays a mixture of music from upbeat funk, mellow soul, etc. This is a great spot to unwind and listen to music with friends. Super small place — you definitely need to make reservations ahead of time
Nearby speakeasy. Cocktails are great & atmosphere 10/10. You can make a reservation ahead of time on OpenTable.
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Raised by Wolves
4301 La Jolla Village DrNearby speakeasy. Cocktails are great & atmosphere 10/10. You can make a reservation ahead of time on OpenTable.
Closest craft brewery to the house (about 4 miles east)
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Societe Brewing Company
8262 Clairemont Mesa BlvdClosest craft brewery to the house (about 4 miles east)
Speakeasy that's located inside Common Theory -- such a cool vibe inside!
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Realm Of The 52 Remedies
4805 Convoy StSpeakeasy that's located inside Common Theory -- such a cool vibe inside!
Top Picks in All of San Diego
These are my go-to picks across the entire city of San Diego — well worth a few extra minutes drive in my opinion
Best tacos in the city — good portions and decently priced. Best chicken taco EVER (which is saying something!)
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¡SALUD! Barrio Logan
2196 Logan AveBest tacos in the city — good portions and decently priced. Best chicken taco EVER (which is saying something!)
Great place to grab a bite and beer after walking around the Oceanside pier. (30-40 mins north)
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Craft Coast Beer & Tacos
275 Mission AveGreat place to grab a bite and beer after walking around the Oceanside pier. (30-40 mins north)
Amazingly fresh seafood spot — you can buy cuts of fish to prep at home or grab something to eat there.
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Blue Water Seafood Market & Grill
3667 India StAmazingly fresh seafood spot — you can buy cuts of fish to prep at home or grab something to eat there.
Only place to go for East Coast pizza in San Diego (from an East Coaster 🙂)
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Bronx Pizza
111 Washington StOnly place to go for East Coast pizza in San Diego (from an East Coaster 🙂)
Cute Italian spot -- highly recommend sitting outside on their patio. PIZZA, PIZZA, PIZZA.
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Buona Forchetta - South Park
3001 Beech StCute Italian spot -- highly recommend sitting outside on their patio. PIZZA, PIZZA, PIZZA.
Best (and cheap) place to grab a breakfast burrito — highly recommend walking along the 101 for a bit to enjoy the views of the ocean and then getting breakfast / brunch at Pipe’s
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Pipes Cafe
121 Liverpool DrBest (and cheap) place to grab a breakfast burrito — highly recommend walking along the 101 for a bit to enjoy the views of the ocean and then getting breakfast / brunch at Pipe’s
Ironside Fish & Oyster
1654 India Stthe BEST seafood
New Zealand-inspired food. Amazing burgers 🍔 and drinks are great too! Highly recommend sitting on their huge outdoor patio — super cute
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Queenstown Public House
1557 Columbia StNew Zealand-inspired food. Amazing burgers 🍔 and drinks are great too! Highly recommend sitting on their huge outdoor patio — super cute
Grand Ole BBQ Y Asado
3302 32nd StTHE best BBQ
Great pick for a nice occasion / fancier dinner as it’s pricier but worth it! Highly recommend the Mediterranean feast to get to sample a lot of different things. Voted Best New Restaurant in 2021
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Callie
1195 Island AvenueGreat pick for a nice occasion / fancier dinner as it’s pricier but worth it! Highly recommend the Mediterranean feast to get to sample a lot of different things. Voted Best New Restaurant in 2021
Mutual Friend Ice Cream
3004 25th StLove their ice cream! Such a hidden gem!
Voted one of the best ice cream shops in America
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Stella Jean’s Ice Cream
4404 Park BlvdVoted one of the best ice cream shops in America
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - Torrey Pines
serving up some of the best coffee in the city
Best Ramen Spots
These are all within a few miles from the house, no more than a ~10-15 minute drive!
Menya Ultra
8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd#1 ramen spot in San Diego!
Santouka Ramen (Mitsuwa Market)
4240 Kearny Mesa Road(tip: it's located inside the market)
highly recommend the Pork Gyoza and Curry Ramen with Pork Chashu. The spicy sesame ramen is an excellent pick too!
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Tajima Japanese Restaurant
4681 Convoy Sthighly recommend the Pork Gyoza and Curry Ramen with Pork Chashu. The spicy sesame ramen is an excellent pick too!
Asian Cuisine
These are all within a few miles from the house, no more than a ~10-15 minute drive!
amazing dumplings! Gets busy on the weekends but you can usually still get a table.
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Din Tai Fung
4301 La Jolla Village Dramazing dumplings! Gets busy on the weekends but you can usually still get a table.
Best sushi in San Diego -- arguably the best in all of the US!
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Hidden Fish
4764 Convoy StBest sushi in San Diego -- arguably the best in all of the US!
Zion Market
7655 Clairemont Mesa BlvdNearby Korean supermarket
Phuong Trang
4170 Convoy Strecommended dish: Pho Xe Lua
Steamy Piggy
4681 Convoy Sthighly recommend the Piggy Bao
Arguably the best pho in San Diego! Locals spot -- it can get pretty busy but the line moves quick and it's definitely worth the wait!
Pho Duyen Mai
5375 Kearny Villa RdArguably the best pho in San Diego! Locals spot -- it can get pretty busy but the line moves quick and it's definitely worth the wait!